Knowing something is not the same as being able to do it.
Knowing there is an answer but not always finding it.
Having seen it done once but unable to recall how.
Being stubborn and refusing to ask for help.
Describing the problem in half remembered terms.
Coming to terms with one of your weaknesses.
Living with the shame of never getting the computer to work the way you know it should.
In times of trouble
A simple phrase will be said.
Only to be repeated
Either goodly or badly
As those are want to do.
As time goes by
It will be repeated again
Sometimes phrasing will change
The meaning most definitely.
Then there are those
Who are doomed
As history repeats itself.
When the routines are no routine at all
Making the bed seems frivolous.
Struggling with mental health issues
at the same time as raising three with similar problems
can be very taxing to the system.
Routine is fought for
and sometimes won
in a daily battle
with myself
and
with them.
Long Haired Cat
comes in for cuddles.
She gets all content
and then demands the loving.
Smooshing her face against yours
showing her affection
and sometimes,
sometimes when she is perfectly content
she will lie on your face
as a show of her trust and love.
Furniture should be old.
Antiques and collectables are nice to look at and enjoy.
As we grow older certain things grow more valuable.
Such as time with loved ones.
Life’s simpler pleasures.
A family memoir or heirloom.
The opportunities still ahead.
The chances to make mistakes and still live on.
Being capable of thought and feelings.
Communicating with others.
And just being alive.
Unlike the salad whose leafy corpse fuels our day with its energy!
The detergent is great
but the colours seem wonky.
Where did the caps all go?
Are we forced to wear this small shirt?
It must be the laundry machine.
The user is never at fault!
Damned if you don’t.
Damned either way.
No good choices.
Yet, you will survive
and hopefully
another day
the choices
won’t damn you!
When the urge strikes
and you have the puff pastry ready
you turn the oven on to be heated
anticipating the delicious confection to be baked.
While the smells fill the kitchen
jams and spreads are brought to the table.
Somedays you can create your own little slice of heaven.
I got it!
Sometimes careful deliberation
Only leads to confusion.
You must be willing to try something different,
Even if it looks impossible.
Careful measurements can be used
Especially in any building construction.
But a road trip?
Leave it me
And my amazing intuition!
So simple.
So delicious.
With or without chocolate chips.
Zucchini added in is tasty.
Now I want more.
